Monitoring, Evaluating and Reporting Climate Change Adaptation in Local Government

Aim and Objectives

The research is based on the ‘Systems Approach in Metropolises’ project and aims to explore opportunities for mainstreaming adaptation through monitoring, evaluation and reporting. The ‘Systems Approach in Metropolises’ project conducted by the SCCG in collaboration with the CSIRO and the University of the Sunshine Coast has shown that adaptation activities in SCCG Member Councils are currently not being systematically evaluated. Yet doing so could provide an opportunity for mutual learning and help spreading best practices. It would also assist stock taking by the state government as well as providing a helpful tool for community reporting. Thus following the recommendations of the ‘Systems Approach’ project this research will explore ways in collaboration with Councils to monitor, evaluate and report on adaptation progress.

The major benefits of this Masters research include:

• Better understanding of how Councils approach monitoring & reporting of adaptation measures;
• Opportunities for learning among the SCCG Member Councils and from Councils of other jurisdictions;
• Identification of best practises in mainstreaming adaptation; and
• Providing a provision of research so to enable development of a climate change adaptation monitoring framework for local government and others.

For more information please contact SCCG or Timo Leiter, Institute of Environmental Studies, University of NSW: Timo.Leiter@gmx.de